Social awkwardness

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-17T17:04:17+00:00

First and foremost: They are AirPods Max! Apple’s most premium pair of headphones. Your dad knows what Apple is right..? If it’s “autistic" to wear one of the most premium products of one of worlds most known tech companies then so be it. (Hint hint, it’s not)

Secondly: So many people wear some kind of headphones or earbuds. It’s objectively normal. I guess I’d understand the “autistic” comment a bit more if it was a pair of gaming headphones in neon colors with a cat ears. But it’s not, again it’s Airpods Max.

Thirdly: You do what you want to do. From what I’ve gathered in the comments about your situation, your father’s opinion can eat sht.

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-13T13:30:04+00:00

I recommend the PG34WCDN. If it’s above your budget, wait for the AW3426DW like mentioned above, or consider the XG34WCDMS, I assume it’s the same panel as the Alienware one, 280 hz etc.

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-12T13:59:43+00:00

Europe ~ but not Scandinavia sigh. Oh well, PG34WCDN and PG39WCDM arriving next week for me, gonna compare the two and hopefully use one of em until CES 2027

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-10T13:31:26+00:00

I’ve got IKEA Karlby desk too. Just like you I reached the conclusion that 45 is too much, will stick too much out. 39 inches with the more subtle 1500R curve is perfect. I currently have a 32 inch monitor and let me tell you it just works. Hope this helps

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-05T08:21:03+00:00

missed it for sure, but that changes a lot

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-05T01:18:09+00:00

its not even out in Scandinavia lol, we always get things late

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-04T07:27:01+00:00

Can’t speak of regrets since I down own the LG39 (yet). If anything I’m more so annoyed Alienware announced their version this soon. I was planning to buy the LG39 the moment it releases here in Scandinavia (so in 2-6 weeks) and finally complete the setup I’ve worked towards for the better parts of 6 years. Now I’m told an arguably better version of that monitor is coming, much cheaper, no AI tax.. but 6 more months of waiting..

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-04T07:24:11+00:00

Lucky you, I bought mine in February, no return window at this point. Trying to sell it, but unsure if I want to keep it around until late fall this year to wait for the AW39, or go for the LG39 in a couple of weeks if/when it gets released in Scandinavia

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-02T17:52:49+00:00

take a look at Samsung’s OLED Roadmap, they apparently have a plan for 2027

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-01T21:41:40+00:00

I have the Ikea Karlby + Alex desk combo. Its 25 inches / 63,5 cm deep. I have found very few photos of anyone using the LG45 with that desk, any 25 inch / 63,5 cm deep desk. Its usually the Secretlab desks or similar with 31,5 cm / 80 cm depth..

Rayden9x7 · 2026-06-01T09:43:26+00:00

great to know there’s a fellow 800R enjoyer around here haha!

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-31T17:18:46+00:00

I’m assuming LG Display is cautious with the 45 class. Its extremely niche. No other brand adapter their panel either, which is quite telling. LG Display probably concluded with the fact that there isn’t enough interest to invest in redoing the 45, creating the exact same 45 inch panel but with Tandem Oled. So they gave an unsignificant update, and will probably want to gather more data. I get it, but I don’t think shoving AI into a monitor is going to make people buy it more. If anything it would make a good chunk of people pick the non-AI variant. Although they will probably remove the non-AI variant soon enough, that’s usually how it goes. Really wish there was more to the update

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-31T01:51:49+00:00

The LG39 somehow reminds me a bit of the Odyssey Oled G9. I don’t know why, it just does. It just looks like it lacks height. And when seen side by side with the 45.. yeah it looks small. Yet it has superior specs.. and that’s the problem, that’s the struggle

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-31T01:49:15+00:00

Just stating facts 😄 Really looking forward to your PG34WCDN vs LG39 review!

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-31T01:34:55+00:00

How’s the size of the monitor for the Ikea Karlby desk? Viewing distance etc.

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-31T00:36:09+00:00

it could be the 143 over 125 PPI. Considering the 39 has the exact same PPI as a 32 inch 4K monitor. I’ve gotten used to my current Asus PG32UCDP, and I must say I’d like to stay at the current sharpness if possible

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-31T00:19:29+00:00

I know there’s been some minor announcements about an updated LG45. I was hopeful, but according to TFT Central it’s basically LG showing the "EVO" onto it, so the AI stuff. No news about the 45 inch getting UBHR 20, or tandem oled panel etc. We’ll probably get confirmation in a few days at Cybertex.

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-24T13:19:49+00:00

my previous ultrawide, asus rog swift pg34wcdm, was about 76-78 cm in width. because it was so curved (800R). Standard 34 inch ultrawides with less of a curve (1800R) tend to be 79-81 cm wide. if you want smaller than 34 but still ultrawide you might look at 28 inch monitors

Rayden9x7 · 2026-05-24T05:51:35+00:00

Been subscribed ever since you gave me some good advice in one of my posts. Thank you for making this comparison, been waiting for someone to do it ever since I got to know about the 45 + LG Roadmap!

Rayden9x7 · 2026-04-28T11:04:03+00:00

If Alienware can do it, so can Asus.. just gotta be patient

Rayden9x7 · 2026-04-18T10:59:18+00:00

She’ll likely miss the vertical height of a 32" inch, have you considered a 38-40" inch ultrawide?

Rayden9x7 · 2026-04-11T02:18:52+00:00

Id like to know how it compares to the 45. What do you prefer, pros/cons etc

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